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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-17
FINANCIAL.
New York.

New YORK, May 16.-Money on call easy
at 3@5 per cent. closed offered at 3. Prime
mercantile paper, 5@6; sterling exchange
and 4S6s4 for demand. The new week
opened on the stock exchange with quiet
market, in which the bullish sentiment pre-
dominated. The course of prices was up
ward during the forenoon, and many stocks
reached higher figures than had before been
seen on the present advance. The limited
buying was of good quality, but the foreign
ers were doing little or nothing except in
Union Pacific and Wabash preferred. The
forenoon's improvement however, upon the
circulation of rumorS of labor riots in Chicago
was nearly wiped out. TO this effect free
realizations also aided, but when the rumors
were shown to be false further improvement
was the immediate result. The fluctuations
in the majority of the active list were COM
paratively small, though few stocks made
large advances. Among these may be noted
Marshall Col, which was admitted to reglI-
lar dealing last week, and which is now be-
ings subjected to manipulation. Others prom
inent i'll the advance were Rock Island
and Pullman. Others in the general list
showing considerable strength were the
Northwestern. Lake. Shore and Canada
Southern, the latter being affected by a rumor
that a traffic arrangement had been made
with the Wabash which would throw consid-
cradle business over the road. The opening
was generally firm, but there was an inclna-
ton to heavineSs i'll the early trading and
N
quickly rallied under the lead of Hooking
and Louisville d Nashville The heavy tone
was renewed before noon, however, Rock
Island being conspicuous exception. The
market became comparatively dull and so re-
manned during the continuance of the de-
preston, i'll which the Jersey Central and
Norfolk IL Western preferred were promi-
nent In the last hour, upon somewhat
more active trading, there was fractional
improvement and the market closed moder-
ately active and firm at something better
than the opening figures Closing prices
show few declines for insignificant frac-
tons, while the great bulk of the list are ma
terially higher Marshall Coal gained
3l2, Rock Island 3l2 and Louisville d
Nashville per cent. Railroad bonds were
active to-day. Sales aggregated 81, JOY 900
The special feature was Atlantic l. Pacific
incomes, which were active and strong upon
the increasing earnings of the road and the
fact that nothing but the first mortgage is
now ahead of them. Their sales to-day ag-
gregated $1,192.000. Ohio Southern in
comes also attracted a large amount of at.
tention, their sales reaching $500, 900. Al
though the market was for the most part
firm, considerable irregularity was shown.
Alton d Terre Haute dividend bonds 2Ia TO 4
Texas Central firsts of 1911. ) toS: Indiana
Bloomington & Western Eastern divisionl
6S, 2s4 TO 967s, and Lehigh d Wilkesbarre
assented to Ia. Both government and
state bonds were dull and steady to-day.
The total sales of stocks to-day were 247, ZIG
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ST. PAUL STOCK EXCHANGE,
ALL LOCAL
Stocks and Bonds.

Except Mining Stocks, will be listed on
the Exchange FREE OF CHARGE, if
application be made prior to May IT, A
charge of S25 will be made for listing
Mining Stock. Information furnished
and blanks supplied by
VIM. n. VIGUERS,
Chairman of Com. on Securities.
Southeast Cor. Fourth and Robert SITS.
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MINNEAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS RAILWAY.
ALBERT LEA ROUTE.
ILv.St. PaulILv. M-npls

Additional Short Line trains leave st. Paul
at *7:15, dS:15, 1915, s1O:15, a. M, ID is
d6:15 p. M; leave Minneapolis at 1918,
s7:15, d7:15, *S:15, a9:15, *1O:15 a. m.
Elk. Sunday. Elk. Saturday. Daily.
sSunday.
Ticket Offices-Minneapolis, No. 1 Wash.
ington avenue (under Nicolett house, and
depot corner Third street and Fourth avenue
North: ST. Paul. 1919 East Third street (cor-
ner Sibley), and depot, Broadway, foot of
Fourth street. s. f. BOYD.
General Ticket and Passenger Agent
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Produce Exchange.

There is great deal Of activity in this de-
partment, especially in fruits and vegetables.
Butter is without change with large guam
tity coming in, which seems to keep down
the price. The demand, however, is large
enough to prevent any great accumulation.
Cheese, onions and apples are steady and
firm. Apples are about out of market. To-
matoes, radishes and new potatoes are firm
and steady. Strawberries are in fair supply
and firm. Oranges and lemons are steady,
in abundant supply and Of good quality.
Live poultry is quiet and steady, with a mod
crate demand. The stock of live poultry
brought to market this season has been very
much superior to that which is usually
brought here. Eggs are l2c lower.
MINNEAPOLIS PROVISION COMPANY !
"a and &c South First Street,
Minneapolis, Mimi
Pork and Beef Packers
AND GENERAL Provision DEALERS
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WILKINS & CLARK,
Produce Commission
LOCAL MARKETS.

Butter, Eggs, Poultry. Consignments
solicited. 800 Jackson ST., st. Paul.
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THIRD NATIONAL BANK,

Cor. Third and ROBERT StS.
Capital, S500,000.
WALTER MANN, RICHARD i. SLOWER,
President. Cashier.
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Milwaukee Produce

MILWAUKEE, May 16-Flour quiet. Wheat
higher; cash, S3Ac; June, s4lsc; July,
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Texas cattle, S2.9O@415. Hogs-Receipt.
$4,000; shipments, 1000; market weak nrt
sc lower: rough and mixed, 81 6O@4. 90
packing and shipping, S4S0@5 .05; skip
ments, 400; market stronger and III,
higher: all shorn natives, So 5oQ415; West.
ern. S3;35@4; Texans, $2,50@3.75; lambs,
$l.50@4.5O.
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A means daily, except Sunday. C except
Monday. d except Saturday.
Additional trains between st. Paul and
Minneapolis via short Line leave both
cities hourly; for particulars see Short Line
time tables.
ST. PAUL-George B. Carson, City Ticket
Agent, 1852 East Third street. Brown & Kne-
bel, Ticket Agents, Union Depot
MINNEAPOLIS-W. B. Chandler, City
Ticket Agent No. z, Nicollet House. A. b.
Chamberlain, Ticket Agent, Depot.
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CONTRACT work.
Grading Styker Avenue.

OFFICE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, J
CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, May 6, 1887. {
Sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Public Works in and for the
CORPORATION It of the city OF St. Paul, Min;
~ M, on the 10Th day of May, A. ID.
1887, for grading Stryker Avenue, from
Louisa street to south city limits, in said
city, according to plans and specifica-
tons on file in the office of said Board.
A bond with at least two ~ sureties
in a sum of at least twenty (2O) per cent.
of the gross amount bid must accompany
each bid.
The said Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
r. l.. GORMAN, President.
Official: w. f. ERWIN,
12S-13S Clerk Board of Public Works.
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GERMANiA BANK,
7HnTTHF c6nn nm

Alex. Ramsey, Pres. Anthony Yoerg,
Jr., V. Pr. VIM. Bickel, Cashier. z.
NJ. Kerst, Asst. Cashier.
Corner Fifth and Wabasha streets, oppo-
site PoStOtfice.
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ARRIVING TRAINS.

Chicago and Mil
waukee Fast Elk. j..
Chicago, Dubuque,
Austin and Owa-
t0nna .............
Davenport and Cal
mar Express. 800.
Owatonna, F ar j.
bault and North
field Accom-
Mitchell and Aber-
deem Express. :.
Chicago and Mil
waukee Fast Elk.
Fast Mail and La
Crosse ............
Chicago, Milwaukee
and Prairie du
Chen Express.
Fargo and Ortonville
Express ...........
Dubuque, La Crosse
and Winona EX.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-17

Daily. b Except Sunday.
Through Car Service-All trains carry ele-
CANT day coaches, superb sleepers and luxu-
rious dining cars without change between
Minneapolis, st. Paul and Chicago. For
tickets, rates, berths in sleepers and all de-
tailed information, apply to the city offices;
Minneapolis, No. 10 Nicollet House Block,
corner of Nicollet and Washington avenues;
F. III. Arson, Northwestern Passenger Agent.
st. Paul-No. 173 East Third street, Mer-
chants Hotel Block; C. E. Robb, City Ticket
James Barker, General Passenger and Ticket
Agent, Milwaukee.
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ARRIVE ARRIVE -
ST. PAUL. MINNEAP Is Aii'i IN" ii'AiSs'

*7.O5 II. m. *7.42 a. m
1900 p. m. ~. 40 p. m,
1926 p. m. t7.O5 p. m.
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IiyeruOOI Grain

pUOt ttf1Is
LIVERPOOL, May 16.-Wheat firm; demand
good; holders offer moderately Corn quiet
but steady and unchanged.
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Leave Leave
ARTING TRAINS. Minneapolis st. Paul.

DEPARTING TRAINS. |
Winona, La CrosseI
and Dubuque Elk.
Prairie du Chen, Mil
waukee and Chi
cago Express. 800. j
Calmar and Daven-I
port Express. .....i
Ortonville and Fargol
Express ...........I
Milwaukee and Chi
cago Fast Elk.
n Ort h fl ell d, Fari-
bault, and Owa-
tonna Accom-
La Crosse Passenger.
Aberdeen and Mitch
ell Express. .......
Fa ribault, OwatonnaI
Dubuque and Chi
cago ..........,... 81
Milwaukee and Chi
cago Fast Elk. ......
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LEAVE LEAVE
MINNEAP LIS ST. PAUL.
1875 a. m. TO. Is a. IN
flo p. IN. 81 so p. N,
$500 p. m. *8. 40 p. IN.

No. 2 arrives Peoria 2.15, st. Louis 7O5
next a. IN.
No. arrives Chicago 7.O5, Peoria 1850
next a. IN.
No. 6 arrives Chicago 1915, ST. Louis S 90
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-17

R. M. NEWPORT & SON,
Investment Bankers,
1852, !53 and 754 Drake Block, St. Paul.
MINI.
Buy and Sell Stocks. Bonds aid Real Estate.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-17
" THE BURLWG7UK.''
DEPARTING TRAINS.

No. 2. Winona, La
Crosse, Dubuque,
Peoria, st. Louis.
No. 4. Winona, La
Crosse, Dubuque,
Chicago, Peoria.
No. 6. Winona, La
Crosse, Dubuque,
Chicago, st Louis.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-17

No. 3. st. Louis, Chi
cago, Dubuque, La
Crosse, Winona.
No. 5. Peoria, Chi
cago, Dubuque, La
Crosse, Winona.
No. l. st. Louis, Ga
lena, Dubuque, La
Crosse. WinOna.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-16
The DARKEST HOUR.

]
For a period offour years I've been a
victim of a very severe and agonizing
case OF Salt Rheum, which affected my
hands to such an extent that they al
most become burden
My hand became raw and horrifying,
compelling me to keep it covered all the
time.
I've spent hundreds Of dollars for
various preparations, but instead Of
benefiting my condition, they allseemed
to stimulate and encourage the progress
of the miserable disease, until I had
about given up all hope.
| But thank heaven, the darkest hour
| is just before day. and I am rejoiced tc
know that a positive cure has been
found. which is known as b. b. B.
Botanic Blood Balm.
] My family all rejoice at its magical
curative powers in giving me reliet.
My hand has been cured and resembles
la burnt surface after being healed over,
more than anything else. 1t has also
Icured my two children Of loathsome
form of Itch which had resisted all pre-
vious treatm ent. [ refer to any bust
ness house in Moody and to Thomas
Payne, Druggist, of whom / purchased
the goods. Signed, w. "A. BRYANT.
Moody, Texas, April 81, 1886.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-16
FLESH SLOUGHlNG OFF IN PIECES

For two years have been confined to
bed with loathsome form Of Blood
Poison, which had about eaten me up,
and and others had no hope of a re-
coyery. For while / could neither
walk, sit down, nor lie. down, only in
misery as mylfesh seemed to. be falling
off my bones in pieces as big as a hen
egg. My appetite was lost my bones
ached and panied me and friends even
Stunned me. / used various blood puri-
fers without benefit, and several physi-
clans treated me until large sums of
money had been expended, but not one
particle Of good did any one give me.
On the 9th of February, 1856, Mr.. T.
R. Jackson called to see if I was not
dead, as it was throught I could not en-
dure my suffering much longer. He
concluded to try BIB. b. on me and got
a bottle from Mr.. Brockington, at Beau
fort, S. g., and before one bottle had
been used I commenced gaining strength,
my appetite improved, sores commenced
healing and when two bottles had been
used | was on my feet and walking
around to the establishment Of every
body.
Witness: Mrs. LAURA HART,
FRED. r. JACKSON.
Beauford, S. c., May 10, 1886.
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ALL TRAINS DAILY SUNDAY INCLUDED,
chicago Day Express, Arrives at of45ar
Chicago Day Express al CHICAGO a,nl,
THROUGH SERVICE
All Elegant sleepers
Cars without between st. Paul and n DINING
Rates. Berths Seepers
the PITY apply to
washington Avenues r 81
City Ticket ihoei BLOCK, Y o. ROBB
:. n. IAMEs D ,n11rn
~ s0t' oT1rw,11rpr Gen1 Pass Ag't
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-16

TIE WoMAN's FoRE1GN Mission So
1ETY, meet cor. rove and Broadway
streets, at Mrs. Moses Martins, second
Thursday in each month.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-16

St. James A. NJ. E. Church near
corner of Fuller and Elicit St. services,
Sunday morning at IL A. NJ. Evening
services 7.45 Pm. Sunday School, 2.3O
pm. Wednesday evening Prayer Meet
ing at 8 o'clock. Pastors Residence,
245 Martin Street. Rev. G. s. Jacobs,
Pastor.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-16

Stevens Lodge, No.1l3, A, #. "A. M
meets first and third Tuesdays in
each month at No. 19s, VT rdstreet.
All brother Masons in good standing
are always welcome.
J - CoouIRE, Acting w. N.
s. ]. tyr ER, Secretary.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-16
The Cheapest in the Market To-Day,

3
Every person who wishes to make
money should buy one of those beauti-
ful lots on Margaret Street for only 5000
each Street is graded and it only takes
500 cash, balance 80 monthly You
can not buy a lot within two blocks
further out for less than 300 piece,
one half cash. I only have few of
these lots left.
! also have in the same Block and
addition on Francis and Dawson street
lots for sale, which / can sell you at that
low figure for $500 each, 800 cash, 80
monthly They are selling lots in
Block adjoining for $3.50, ore half cash.
Call soon if you wish to get one of
these lots.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-16

STATE OF MINNESOTA, J
County ofRamsey, SIS.
Office of the Register ofDeeds.
This is to certify that the within in
strument was filed for Record in this
office, at st. Paul, on the 23rd day of
February, A. d. 1887, at Ills o'clock
am, and that the same was dulY're-
corded in Book + Of Incorporation
pages and 6. NJ. ]. BELL,
Register of Deeds.
Register of Deeds Seal
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Articles of Incorporation
OF THE
Northwestern Publishing Company.

TT NOW all men by these presents
N That, we, the undersigned do
hereby associate ourselves together and
adopt and sign the following Articles of
Incorporation, for the purpose OF be-
coming and constitutinga body corporate
as hereinafter provided.
ARTICLE I.
The name of this corporation shall be
ssThe Northwestern Publishing Conn
panv.n
ARTICLE II.
The general nature of the business Of
this corporation shall be the printing,
conducting and publishing of news
paper, and the conducting Of a general
job printing office; and the principal
place for the transaction of the business
of this corporation shall be the city of
st. Paul, County of Ramsey and State Of
Minnesota.
ARTICLE III,
The time of commencement Of this
corporation shall be the first day of
February, 1887, and the same shall con-
tinue for the period of Thirty-years
thereafter.
ARTICLE w.
The number of the shares of the Capt.
tai Stock Of the corporation shall be five
thousand, 5000 and the amount of each
share shall be ten (S10) dollars. And
said capital stock, shall be paid in such
cd II, &br, 4 i
of directors of said corporation shall
direct.
ARTICLE V.
The highest amount of Indebtedness
or liability to which said corporation
shall be atany time subject shall be two
thousand $4,000 dollars.
ARTICLE VI.
The government of said corporation
shall be vested in a board of seven
directors, from whom shall be chosen a
president, vice-president, secretary
and treasurer for the corporation,
The said board of directors shall be
elected annually by the stockholders of
the corporation at any regular annual
meeting of the said stockholders to be
held on the first Monday in February in
each year, at the Office of the
said Northwestern Publishing Com
pany.
Each successive board of directors
shall hold their Offices until their sue
cessors are elected and qualify.
The Board Of Directors shall have
power to fill all vacancies occurring in
its numbers by death, removal or resig-
nation, and the persons chosen to fill
such vacancies shall hold their offices
until the next annual meeting and Until
their successors are elected and qualified.
ARTICLE VII.
The names of the first Board of Di-
rectors of said corporation are as follows:
John L. Neal, Minneapolis, Mimi; Geo.
Duckett, st. Paul, Mimi; J. @. Adams,
St. Paul, Mimi; Will Turner, Mime
apolis, Mimi; L. H. Reynolds, Mime
apolis, Mimi; Thos. H. Lyles, st. Paul
Mimi; J. X. Hilyard, st. Paul, Mimi.
ARTICLE VIII.
The names and places of residence of
the persons forming this corporation
are: John L. Neal, Minneapolis, MINI. !;
Will Turner, Minneapolis, Mimi; Thos
Fl. Lyles, st. Paul, MINI. j. X. Hilyard,
St. Paul, Mimi; George Duckett, St.
Paul, Mimi; J. @. Adams, st. Paul,
MINI.
In testimony whereof the parties
hereinbefore named have hereunto set
their hands and seals upon this 18th day
February, A. D. 1887.
Signed and delivered in presence Of
Ernest A. Ringnald, H. w. Wood.
JOHN L. NEAL, [Seal.]
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Pioneer Lodge, No. -, A.. #. An.
meets the first and third Mondays in
each month. Lodge room on jackson
below Seventh. All Master Masons in
good standing are invited to attend.
r. MANNING, AcrNa w. M,
w. "A. FrrYARD, SEC.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA. !

SAFE OF MINNE5OIA, GO - =
County of Ramsey. 3D.
Be it known that on this 10Th day of
February, A. D. 1887, personally ap-
peared before me, John L. Neal, Will
Turner, Thos. H. Lyles, James X. Hill
yard, George Duckett and J. @. Adams,
to me known to be the persons described
in and who executed the foregoing in
strument and they each acknowledged
that they executed the same as their
free act and deed.
ERNEST A. RINGNALD,
[Nota,ial Seal. Notary Public,
Ramsey County, Minnesota.
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BOUTELL BROTHERS.
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All who desire full information about
the cause and cure Of Blood Poisons.
Scrofula and Scrofulous Swellings, Ulcers,
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STATE OF MINNESOTA !

STATE OF MINNESOTA, Sc
Department of State. 3d.
hereby certify that the within in
strument was filed for record in this
office on the Goth day of February, A. D.
1887, at 2:l5 o'clock pm, and was duly
recorded in Book Q of incorporation,
on page 1l60. II. MATTSON.
Secretary of State
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-29

The steamer City of Cleveland will make
Der iasE trip 10 Cleveland tonight
As things srs going 10 man hss any busi-
pess along me docks alter o'ciOck st niga,.
Witn Waterbury Estcn snd a qusr,er, un-
iess be carries lantern aud lsfsguounded
by sn armed body guard.
John Joasa. eldest son Of ex -SsDa ses ,hsr.
" bones 9as seen lasf sFsR1 out de-
c.ined 90 TAX about bis plans OF state
whether ais fathers sanity would or would
nos be tested ID the frooste Court.
A travelling man Of Clsvssad. named
Marx Milisn. axtouis isasd the natives &C the
-- House -sruraay nlkat b. making a
run % seventy seven. Including some won
derfui around toe ts9ls position shots.
Durinr the ran Storm which BEGAN
shortly after midnight 0n Wednssl az. and
ceased about St5 o'clock yesterday after
noon. = II. inchss of Pain ieii here. = very
remarxso.e total Cor the length Of time.
Durinz ~ entire alouth.of Novenlbe 1856.
bat Ir-loo inches fell. Today ~ill Ds 0ne
Of nisisrs aud sea- skins.
President Stssrns. 81 the base ball club.
srrivei home nom che East yesterday. on.
/ bavs noe been dsbbliRg IN base bal since
the .ssgus meeting be ssid. We have
al he men es care for nov. Tie Only
thug Is 10 siRn 80 oia players. AZ ev-rv-
thing e serene between tae leaEne ant
brotherhood here should De 10 trouble in
tnst respect Nat Detroit cuafract has
been Forwarded to the oid PLAYERS set.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-29
The Rnnie.s suecessor.

Women are worse than the ancient Atheni-
ans IN their love for a new thing W hat they
love aud swear by oRe season they viii aban-
d0n the next, and nothing that IS old, from a
Bonnet - a carpet, finds favor IN their eyes
There Is the banjo Three years ago every
other girl in the country had one strung by a
yellow ribbon about her meek and was thrum-
ming the strings and singing darky melo-
dies with AL Der might and main. Most OF
them never learned to play at all; they took
a lsson or two, learned the scales and frag-
nseuts OF about three tunes, and then 1t Ian
gu.shed until they would reso n the London
letters OF how N0tlca Nznsga saved dull
evening and delighted the Prince Of Wales
BY THROWN. herself into the breach with her
banjo, and then the young women took 10
earnest study agalu for about thrse weeks.
But it has gone 10 hopeless limbo at last, be-
yond revival ItS successor Is mandolin.
No self respecting girl i without one.
With blue or copper colored ribbons, instead
Of yellow, il is dainty thing, all shell and
pearl She studies assiduously under the
tutelagso Of tso sopisturesque, dark eyed ltsiian,
Sixuor Kicca, and learns from aim how 10
grasp snd mani ptllats the little oval bit of
tortoise she'll with which the strings are
swept To be thoroughly good form, the
young woman musical has TO arm herself
with a vinuccia, which means an instrument
manufactured by the mandolin maker IN
ordinary 10 her majesty the queen Of Italy,
and these toys come high. some Of the moro
luxurious ones costing several hundred dol
lars. The mandolin X melon shaped and has
eight strings, or rather four couples, and
tuned IN fffks The music IL made by sweep
ing these strings with a bit Of shell held
between the thumb aud two first fingers Of
the right hand. IL requires an exquisite
hghtness and smoothneSs OF touch, and a
nrrn. supple wrist TO brush the strings so that
the music Will be both soft and even, but
when il is well played the music is charming,
and il Is an instrument with far greater
capacity than the banjo.
Mrs Willie Astor is good performer on
the mandolin, having learned il while her
hushIS was minister IN Rome The queen
OF Italy. tOo. is an export and has a suberb
vinuccia bearing her monogram and crown
in diamonds. With tho re gn Of the mando-
lin has come a fancy Tor folk songs and music,
and the airs The Neapohtzn fishers and Vene-
tian gonioli-rs ara ford Of are heard in New
York drawing rooals, or the wild, half bar
barre themes of the Spanish gypsies.-New
York World